The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 23,000
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 23,000
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 DSG (08 - 09)
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 DSG (08 - 09)
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
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.02 %
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 dual clutch 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
*CBD*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 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
1186 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