The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 31,000
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) Volvo C30 T5
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
103.9
167.4
167.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.94 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
B5254T3
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
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
217 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
146 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
15.6 lb
city
17 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
35 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
256 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft