The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 26,100
€ 24,200
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
9.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
49 mpg
city
37 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
661 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
510 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
