The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 21,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.56 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

 REPLAY
12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
47 mpg
city
37 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
499 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L