The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 21,800
€ 22,100
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0F.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
1341 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.83 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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12.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.42 kg/bhp
9.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
339 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
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).
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).
319.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
499 kg
Maximum Payload
341 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
