The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 32,600

€ 28,100

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
1492
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1492 mm
Height
1447 mm
2620
4258
2640
4252
4258 mm
Length
4252 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.58 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DFG*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
131 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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10.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
10.37 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
684 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
102.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L