The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 23,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
570 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
