The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 (11 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 30,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.0F is 5.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
1447
1782
2039
1469
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1469 mm
2640
4266
2578
4213
4266 mm
Length
4213 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
1409 kg
Kerb Weight
1401 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.57 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 bhp
232 bhp
VW Golf GTI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
185 NM
300 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
9.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.04 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
9.85 kg/bhp
6.04 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
28 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
339 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
422 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
341 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
