The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 18,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 18,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
217 kg
15.01 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
160 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

171 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
14.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
14.63 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
51 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
551 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L