The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 20,800
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800

ⓘ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 1.6D DRIVe is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
11.17 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft