The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.97 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
608 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
127.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft