The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 20,300
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
13.1 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
