The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 24,200
€ 24,900
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.0D is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1432 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
12 kg
0.84 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
13.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
49 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
567 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
498 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
