The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.26 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
108 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft