The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,000
€ 26,100
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.23 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
