The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 GTD.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1481
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD 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 (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.92 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 GTD
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
181 bhp
VW Golf GTD
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
380 NM
VW Golf GTD

Performance

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

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.71 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
7.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
63 mpg
VW Golf GTD
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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