The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
1782
2039
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1473 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
4252 mm
Length
4270 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2629 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.34 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
B5254T7
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
0 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
113 bhp
VW e-Golf
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
270 NM
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
146 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.03 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.33 kg/bhp
14.03 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
196 MPGe
VW e-Golf
20 mpg
city
No data
42 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
410 mi
Range
117 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
41.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
395 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1231 L