The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 21,200

€ 20,800

€ 21,200
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 Volvo C30 1.8F is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1492
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4252
2620
4258
4252 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1216 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
8.36 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
11.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
360 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
300.9 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 1.8F
300.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
504 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L