The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 24,400
€ 28,100
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.09 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
1K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
