The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 20,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 D3 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 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
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.82 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
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 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
24.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
