The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,300
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) Volvo C30 T5
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.94 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T3
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
64 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
19 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft