The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 20,800
€ 25,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 2.4i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.4i
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
170.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 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
