The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

€ 21,900
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 21,900
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 a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
2620
4255
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4255 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
213 kg
14.12 %
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
AU
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
*CLH*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
61 mpg
city
22 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
545 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L