The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 26,200
€ 36,900
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTE
1447
1782
2039
1484
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1484 mm
2640
4266
2630
4276
4266 mm
Length
4276 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2630 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTE
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
178 kg
11.02 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTE
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 GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
201 bhp
VW Golf GTE
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTE
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
8.03 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
177 mpg
VW Golf GTE
37 mpg
city
No data
58 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
547 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
36 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
272 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1162 L
