The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.72 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft