The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 26,400
€ 28,000
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T5
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 T5
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.4 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
36 mpg
city
19 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
586 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
100.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
