The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 27,000
€ 23,700
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
15.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DGT*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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25.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.35 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 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
