The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 25,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1447
1782
2039
1491
1789
2073
1782 mm
Width
1789 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2619
4284
4266 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.4 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
113 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
300 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
12.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
81 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
81 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26 mpg
city
69 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
450 mi
Range
799 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
144 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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
