The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 31,900
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) VW e-Golf
€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 0.4 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D3
1482
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1482 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
2629
4270
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
2640
4266
4270 mm
Length
4266 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D3
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW e-Golf (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
64 kg
3.96 %
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D3
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*EBS*
Engine Code
D5204T5
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D3
93 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
10.48 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽  ( 188 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
49 mpg  ( 55 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
188 MPGe
55 MPGe
Volvo C30 D3
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
170 mi
Range
642 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L