The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 32,600
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,800
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 T5 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 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
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 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 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.03 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic 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
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 SCR
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 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

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
684 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
684 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 T5
170.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 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