The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 27,400
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,200
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 27,400
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
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 BMT DSG (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3062 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.96 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
22.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
22.19 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
48 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
40 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
697 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft