The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 19,900
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.2 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
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 ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft