The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.71 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft