The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 24,900
€ 26,300
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.26 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CXX*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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29.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
29.23 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
49 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
712 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
