The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 19,900
€ 25,000
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
37 kg
2.73 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
64 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
797 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
503 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
