The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 26,400

€ 26,200

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.3
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
103.1
168
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.04 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft