The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 22,600
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0 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 GTD.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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 2.0 (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTD
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.62 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft