The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,700
€ 36,900
€ 22,700
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 2.0 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTE
57
70.2
80.3
58
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58 in
103.9
168
103.4
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTE
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.57 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTE
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
22 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
450 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
