The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 25,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.75 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
41 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
