The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
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 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.97 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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 TDI SCR
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
55 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft