The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 22,600
€ 20,800
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 TSI is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.79 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
10.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.75 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
551 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
144 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
530 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
