The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 22,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.72 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
