The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.07 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

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
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.83 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft