The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 31,000
€ 22,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.0 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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 SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 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
