The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 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
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 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 D3
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.69 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft