The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 31,000

€ 21,600

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6D
58.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
167.4
167.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6D
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6D
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
45 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
706 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft