The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,800

€ 26,400

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 D4 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
168
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 ACT BMT
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.82 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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