The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 26,200
€ 32,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
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
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.17 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
428 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
