The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4255 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
208 kg
14.47 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.38 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
521 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L