The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,300
€ 25,600
€ 26,300
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 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
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
302 kg
19.47 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
123 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.15 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
10.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 D3
119.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
