The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 28,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 D2 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
