The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 26,100

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8F is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.55 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.8F
123 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
32 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft