The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 23,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
168.7
103.9
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
13.21 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
