The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 21,800
€ 26,500
€ 21,800
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 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 5.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1437
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1437 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4252
2620
4255
4252 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1354 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.1 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
9.15 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
56 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
718 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
106 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
