The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 39,400
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 2.0F is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
339 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Environmental Impact
319.9 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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
