The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 24,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 D3
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 D3
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
26.88 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
42 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
555 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
555 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
