The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 23,700
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
212 kg
14.75 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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