The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 28,000
€ 23,300
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 T5 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 T5
VW Golf 1.8 T
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.76 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.8 T
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
518 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
