The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.05 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft