The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.69 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft