The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 21,800
€ 19,000
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 5.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1437
1782
2039
1492
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1437 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4252
2620
4258
4252 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1206 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
163 kg
11.91 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.36 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
14.36 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
718 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
514 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
