The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 28,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
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
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.63 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
608 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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 Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
