The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 19,200
€ 33,700
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
1447
1782
2039
1481
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1481 mm
2640
4252
2626
4268
4252 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.77 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
12.92 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
421 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
