The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (17 - 18)
€ 19,900
€ 31,300
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300
ⓘ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 GTI
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 GTI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
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
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
