The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 26,500
€ 22,700
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
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
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.06 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
678 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
