The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,100

€ 32,300

€ 28,100
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 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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
167.4
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.21 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
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)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 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