The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 26,500
€ 33,900
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
167.4
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
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.47 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
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
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
