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 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.33 %
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg  ( 45 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW e-Golf
163 MPGe
45 MPGe
Volvo C30 2.0D
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft