The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 18,400

€ 31,000

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
14.49 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B5254T3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
111 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft