The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 21,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
167.4
167.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
9.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZC*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
