The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 26,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 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 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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 TDI BMT
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.37 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
57 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
47 mpg
62 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft