The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 27,500
€ 21,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 4.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1480
1786
2048
1437
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1437 mm
2578
4199
2640
4252
4199 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
28 kg
2 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
633 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
533 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
