The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 24,400

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.9 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft