The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 18,900
€ 21,800
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 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 1.6D DRIVe
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
600 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
108 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
