The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 24,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
58.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.82 %
General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
