The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 29,000
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.9 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DFG*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.48 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
53 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
706 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
90.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft