The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 29,400
 Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168.1 in
Length
167.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.27 %
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
B5254T7
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 mpg
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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 / Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft