The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6D is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft