The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 29,000
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 22,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 DRIVe is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.72 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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