The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 24,700
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 21,800
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.12 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft