The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 28,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D5 is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
82 kg
5.55 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
200 NM
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

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.3 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
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)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L