The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 24,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4252
2620
4255
4252 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.3 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
468 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
