The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1288 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
9.3 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
9.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L