The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 27,700
€ 20,800
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 1.8 is 3.9 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI
1447
1782
2039
1469
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1469 mm
2640
4252
2578
4213
4252 mm
Length
4213 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1393 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.74 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.73 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
6.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
