The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 24,500
€ 23,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D3 is 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4266
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1372 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.68 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
12.7 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
538 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
