The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09)
€ 27,000
€ 21,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 D4 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3034 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.42 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.2 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
19.2 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
503 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
