The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 24,100
€ 29,400
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
167.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.72 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
123 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 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
739 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
