The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000

€ 26,100

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 D2 is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1437
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1437 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1446 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
156 kg
10.79 %

General
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2
12.8 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
66 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
53 mpg
city
49 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
795 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
334 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L