The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 18,000
 VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 DRIVe is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2683 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.77 %
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
79 hp
VW Golf 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

633 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
33.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
534 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
534 mi
VW Golf 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft