The Comparative Analysis :
VW e-Golf (17 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 31,900
€ 28,200
€ 31,900
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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
1482
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1482 mm
Height
1447 mm
2629
4270
2640
4266
4270 mm
Length
4266 mm
2629 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
138 kg
8.54 %
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)
*EBS*
Engine Code
D5244T8
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
5
0 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
134 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW e-Golf
134 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
290 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW e-Golf
290 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
93 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
VW e-Golf
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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12.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW e-Golf
12.05 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
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
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
188 MPGe
46 MPGe
Volvo C30 D5
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
36 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
170 mi
Range
541 mi
VW e-Golf
170 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW e-Golf
43 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 4
0 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW e-Golf
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1231 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
