The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 25,100

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.4i is 2.1 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
167.4
101.5
165.3
167.4 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.84 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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