The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 21,200
€ 31,000
€ 21,200
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 1.6 is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
1265 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
172 kg
11.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
B5254T3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 bhp
217 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
148 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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12.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.62 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6
12.52 kg/bhp
6.62 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
42 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
510 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf 1.6
510 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
127 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 1.6
127 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
545 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
