The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 26,200
€ 23,000
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 slightly. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.7 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1480
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1480 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4199
2640
4266
4199 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1372 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.52 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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12.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
12.7 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
645 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
538 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
