The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 19,300
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 19,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (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
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
2721 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.6 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
36 mpg
city
55 mpg
52 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft