The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 0.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.52 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
217 bhp
VW Golf GTI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L