The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)

€ 23,900
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 31,200
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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 is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
1786
2048
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
2578
4199
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
2640
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.52 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
538 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L