The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 25,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 ACT BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.22 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
18.92 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
89 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft