The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 22,500

€ 29,400

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1318 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
104 kg
7.31 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.67 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
69 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
54 mpg
city
23 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
833 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
522 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L