The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 20,600
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600

ⓘ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 5.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
1782
2039
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4252 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
177 kg
12.32 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
160 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.33 kg/bhp
15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L