The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Petrol) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 27,000

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
1491
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1447 mm
2620
4255
2640
4266
4255 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
154 kg
10.03 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CPW*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.8 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
575 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
468 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L