The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,500

€ 31,400

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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
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
167.4
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
3144 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %

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 dual clutch 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
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
633 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).
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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft