The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 24,200
€ 19,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
2967 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
