The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 28,800

€ 22,100

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D4 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
18.04 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft