The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 27,000
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
1491
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1447 mm
2620
4255
2640
4266
4255 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
1205 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
331 kg
21.55 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
84 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
160 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
▶ REPLAY
14.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
14.35 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
48 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
634 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
113 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
