The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 28,300
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 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 DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 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 T5
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.57 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
40 mpg
city
17 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft