The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 18,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.8 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
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
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.31 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
