The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,200
€ 23,700
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.54 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
814 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
