The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.23 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (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 manual 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
130 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
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft