The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 19,900
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
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 1.6
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.32 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBD*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
