The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 22,700
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4252
2620
4255
4252 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1429 kg
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
204 kg
14.28 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.51 kg/bhp
10.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
31 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
428 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
