The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D5 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
16.8 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft