The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 31,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 T5 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.55 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft