The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,300
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 Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.08 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft