The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 29,400
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 21,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 T5 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
9.28 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
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
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CAX*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft