The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 28,000
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 T5 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 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
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 T5 (09 - 12)
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 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.63 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
608 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
608 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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