The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 24,900
€ 22,600
€ 24,900
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 0.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
1491
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1447 mm
2620
4255
2640
4252
4255 mm
Length
4252 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
1432 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXX*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
13.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.26 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
712 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
498 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
