The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

€ 28,100
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 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 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
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 TGI BlueMotion
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CPW*
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
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft