The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
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 D5
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
15.86 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft