The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 D2 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.91 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
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 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
678 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
678 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft