The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 22,500
€ 28,000
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
45 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
