The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 26,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 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
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 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 D2
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.91 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
128 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
23.55 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
678 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
678 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft