The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 25,400

€ 27,000
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 D4 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 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
168
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.16 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
67 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
731 mi
Range
799 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
799 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).
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 D4
104.9 kWh
71.9 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
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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