The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 20,500
€ 23,000
€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 in
103.1
167.5
103.9
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
14.99 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
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 D2
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
