The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,200
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 2.0D is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.21 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D4204T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
542 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft