The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 21,700
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D5 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2787 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.43 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
