The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 27,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.32 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft