The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 24,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
103.9
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.45 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
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 BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
21.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.91 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft