The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.64 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft