The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 22,500
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D4 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
14.2 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
833 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft