The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1271 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
166 kg
11.55 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
12.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
519 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L