The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 31,000

€ 29,400

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.59 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.76 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
54 mpg
city
23 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
706 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
515 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L