The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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