The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 22,500
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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. 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 DRIVe.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
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
103.1
167.5
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 DRIVe
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
41 mpg
city
55 mpg
57 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
