The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 19,900

€ 26,500

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft