The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 31,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 3.9 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
1447
1782
2039
1469
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1469 mm
2640
4252
2578
4213
4252 mm
Length
4213 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1426 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.77 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
168 bhp
VW Golf GTD
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
547 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
484 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
