The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 2.0D is 5.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
1782
2039
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4252 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L