The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 21,600
 Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600

ⓘ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 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
165.3 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
39 mpg
city
38 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft