The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD (17 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 32,400
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 1.6 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.93 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
AU
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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
115 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
706 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
