The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,200
€ 28,400
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
168
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.32 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
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
