The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 BMT.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
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 BMT
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.42 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft