The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 28,800

€ 24,000

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D4 is 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
1447
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4266
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.32 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T
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8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
49 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 1.8 T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L