The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 24,200
 Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 1.2 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 2.4i.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
167.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
12.58 %
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
40 mpg
city
20 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft