The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 D4 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.94 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
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 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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
21.53 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
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft