The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,100
€ 25,600
€ 28,100
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 Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
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
167.4
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.76 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
57 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
797 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
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 D5
141.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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
