The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 20,800
€ 36,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1447
1782
2039
1482
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4252
2626
4268
4252 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.17 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
468 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
