The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 31,000

€ 26,500

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 2.0D
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

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






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