The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 23,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.21 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
