The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,500
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 1.6 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 Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
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 Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4252 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.66 %
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 dual clutch 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
1998 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
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 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
403 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L