The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 22,100
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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 2.0D
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.53 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLA*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

 REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
608 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft