The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.29 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D4204T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

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

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
38 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L