The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

€ 26,100
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 26,100
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.41 %
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft