The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 24,200
 Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW e-Golf is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.4i
58.3
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168.1 in
Length
167.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.4i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.95 %
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.4i
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.4i
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*EBS*
Engine Code
B5244S4
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
134 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
214 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW e-Golf
214 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.4i
93 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

▶ REPLAY
26.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
VW e-Golf
26.57 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
28 mpg
VW e-Golf
157 MPGe
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
170 mi
Range
459 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft