The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 34,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D 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 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
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 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3097 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.12 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)

General

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

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
12.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
457 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft