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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
64 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft