The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,400
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 29,500
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.98 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
19 mpg
city
45 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft