The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D4 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW e-Golf.
Volvo C30 D4
VW e-Golf
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW e-Golf
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.15 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW e-Golf
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW e-Golf
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
D5204T
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
5
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW e-Golf
134 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
41 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 D4
45 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
30 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
642 mi
Range
117 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
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).
41.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft