The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 2.0D is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.3 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft