The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 22,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
58.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 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 BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
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 BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
