The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 25,400
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
167.4
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.31 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
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 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
