The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW e-Golf
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW e-Golf
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.33 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
D4204T
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW e-Golf
127 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
40 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 2.0D
45 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
31 mpg
city
No data
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
547 mi
Range
117 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
41.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft