The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,500

€ 25,000

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D3 is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
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
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1268 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
268 kg
17.45 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.57 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
8.57 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
54 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
731 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 D3
104.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
512 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L