The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
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 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.13 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft