The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 26,500
€ 21,200
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.8F.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
58.3
70.3
80.6
57
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
101.5
165.3
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 1.8F
3250 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.97 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
300.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
