The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 22,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0F.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0F
58.3
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
103.5
168.1
103.9
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0F
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.75 %
General
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0F
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0F
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*EBS*
Engine Code
B4204S4
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0F
93 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 157 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
23 mpg
( 16 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
157 MPGe
16 MPGe
Volvo C30 2.0F
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
170 mi
Range
339 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
43 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).
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).
319.9 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
