The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
€ 29,800

€ 24,800

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.81 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DGT*
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft