The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
€ 19,900
€ 28,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
57
70.2
80.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.55 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
