The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 26,500
€ 21,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 5.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4252
2578
4199
4252 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1341 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.68 %
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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
12.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
547 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
