The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 20,800
€ 26,200
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.03 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
