The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D5 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.62 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft