The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 22,500
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.0 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.68 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
833 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 2.0
140.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
