The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 31,200
€ 23,300
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
167.4
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 1.6 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.94 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1K
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 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
