The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,200
€ 29,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.1 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2620
4255
4266 mm
Length
4255 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1394 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
43 kg
2.99 %
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
Drive
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
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.42 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
9.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
54 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
486 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
