The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 24,500
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.07 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.9 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
66 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
52 mpg
city
42 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
795 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
795 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
514 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
