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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.33 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
B5254T7
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
17 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
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
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft