The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 28,200
€ 19,600
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 D5 is 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1210 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
267 kg
18.08 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.3 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
541 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
