The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 22,600
€ 28,400
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.86 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
739 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
