The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 D4 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
633 lb
18.69 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
621 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft