The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 29,400
€ 24,000
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57
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
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2747 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
12.38 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
