The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1473 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
2629
4270
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4270 mm
Length
4266 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.34 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
D4204T
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
87 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 196 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
48 mpg  ( 54 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
196 MPGe
54 MPGe
Volvo C30 2.0D
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
58 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
117 mi
Range
547 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
121.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L