The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 26,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
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
167.6
103.9
167.4
167.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
2747 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.95 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZC*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
586 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
