The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 25,600
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1492
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4266
2620
4258
4266 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.83 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
72 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
69 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
797 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
