The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 29,400
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,400
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 Volvo C30 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.37 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft