The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft