The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 27,500

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 2.0F is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.84 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
33 mpg
31 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
339 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
633 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
319.9 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 2.0F
319.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft