The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 Geartronic (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (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 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (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
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.03 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
57 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
799 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
799 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft