The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 19,900
€ 20,800
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
168.7
103.9
167.4
168.7 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.43 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
