The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 24,000
€ 21,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 2.4i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.71 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.4i
159.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
