The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 23,400
€ 26,300
€ 23,400
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
15.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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10.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
10.97 kg/bhp
10.48 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
570 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
534 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
