The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 32,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 2.0 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.83 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
