The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 25,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.4i is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.45 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
