The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 21,600
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 1.6D 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 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
1782
2039
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4252 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
29 kg
2.07 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
46 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L