The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
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 T5
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.77 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZC*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.39 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
170.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft