The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 27,500
€ 24,000
€ 27,500
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1407 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.71 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
8.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
633 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
533 kg
Maximum Payload
433 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
