The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

€ 25,100
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3029 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.87 %
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
21.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
21.95 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
712 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft