The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.36 %
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
17 mpg
city
52 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft