The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 24,000
€ 26,300
€ 24,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.8 T is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo C30 D5
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.3
103.9
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo C30 D5
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.05 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo C30 D5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CDA*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo C30 D5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
39 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
570 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
570 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
113.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
