The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
€ 21,200
€ 34,900
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8F is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
167.4
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.88 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
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
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
32 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
360 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
