The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 20,800
€ 23,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.8 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.27 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
