The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D2
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D2
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.76 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D2
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D2
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
D4162T
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D2
87 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D2
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
55 mpg  ( 61 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
61 MPGe
Volvo C30 D2
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
795 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft