The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,200
€ 32,600
€ 31,200
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 Volvo C30 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1447
1782
2039
1492
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4252
2620
4258
4252 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.38 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
340 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
6.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.33 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
410 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
102.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
