The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 31,000

€ 28,200

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.8 cm shorter, 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
4266
4258 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.17 %

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

Front-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
133 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
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.76 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
54 mpg
city
30 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
706 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 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
515 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L