The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 28,200
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 D5.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
1473
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 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 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4270 mm
Length
4266 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
108 kg
6.81 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*EAG*
Engine Code
D5244T8
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
113 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
270 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
270 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
87 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

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14.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
14.03 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
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
41 mpg  ( 46 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
46 MPGe
Volvo C30 D5
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
117 mi
Range
541 mi
VW e-Golf
117 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW e-Golf
41.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
395 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L