The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 26,700
€ 24,200
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
167.5
103.9
167.4
167.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.36 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFG*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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20.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.45 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
46 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
739 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
739 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1074 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
