The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 28,900
 VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 T5 is 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.91 %
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 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 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
21.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
727 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft