The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 24,200
€ 23,300
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.04 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
518 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).
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
