The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
€ 24,700

€ 29,300

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
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 T5
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.77 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
814 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft