The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 28,300
€ 22,600
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
1389 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.46 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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10.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
10.07 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
58 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
511 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
