The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 28,400
€ 24,000
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
1491
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1447 mm
2620
4255
2640
4266
4255 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.27 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
AU
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 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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9.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
9.29 kg/bhp
8.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
54 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
706 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
