The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.36 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft