The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,200
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
1786
2048
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
2640
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.29 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
8.61 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
499 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L