The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 24,600
€ 27,000
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
18.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
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 BMT
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CXS*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
