The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
€ 28,000
€ 24,900
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 T5 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 T5
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
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.05 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CXX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.23 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
29.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
