The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 26,200
€ 22,600
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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
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 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.23 %
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 dual clutch 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 turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
