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 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 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
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
113 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
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
25.77 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
60 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
57 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
