The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
€ 18,900

€ 29,300

€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
417 lb
13.3 %

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.13 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
600 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
600 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
108 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1228 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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