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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.74 %
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
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft