The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 23,700
€ 22,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
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
167.5
103.9
167.4
167.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.89 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CLH*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.89 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
52 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
759 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
