The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 29,300
 Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) Volvo C30 T5
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1473 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
2640
4252
4270 mm
Length
4252 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
163 kg
10.28 %
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
B5254T3
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
217 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
87 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.55 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
6.55 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
32 mpg
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
117 mi
Range
443 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
164.8 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L