The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 28,200
€ 24,400
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D5 is 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4266
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.9 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
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 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.3 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
541 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
