The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 20,300
€ 23,000
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 D2 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2721 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
14.65 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.16 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
26.16 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
657 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D2
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 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
