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 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 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 D5 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 D5
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
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
Drivetrain
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 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
113 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
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
34 mpg  ( 38 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
38 MPGe
Volvo C30 D5
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft