The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,000
€ 23,700
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 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
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.91 %
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
*CPT*
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
20.25 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
45 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
598 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
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
