The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 31,200
€ 24,400
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
167.4
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
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.43 %
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
