Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Volvo C30 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 31 HP more power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Volvo C30. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.2 l/100km | |
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The Volvo C30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo C30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation IV automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 99 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo C30, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo C30 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 4200 | |
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