The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 32,200

€ 19,900

€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 0.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
1491
1789
2073
1447
1782
2039
1789 mm
Width
1782 mm
2073 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1491 mm
Height
1447 mm
2619
4284
2640
4266
4284 mm
Length
4266 mm
2619 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1354 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.58 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
CD
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSR*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
99 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
360 NM
150 NM
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
9.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
9.9 kg/bhp
13.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
64 mpg
city
30 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
839 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
113 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
346 kg
381 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1237 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L