The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 20,500
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
14.44 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
