The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 22,500

€ 26,100

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 DRIVe is 6.7 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 4.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1437
1782
2039
1480
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1437 mm
Height
1480 mm
2640
4266
2578
4199
4266 mm
Length
4199 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1374 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
54 kg
3.78 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.96 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
9.96 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
66 mpg
city
46 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
712 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L