The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,500

€ 25,000

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.21 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZE*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft