The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 21,400
€ 22,700
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
58.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
24.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
24.29 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
53 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
49 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
706 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
83.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
