The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 27,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 2.0 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI
57
70.2
80.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
