The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 30,900
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 5.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf GTI
1437
1782
2039
1469
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1437 mm
Height
1469 mm
2640
4266
2578
4213
4266 mm
Length
4213 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf GTI
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1401 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.28 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf GTI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.04 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
6.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
718 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
