The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.02 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft