The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 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 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.52 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
140 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
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