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 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 2.0F
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 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3089 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.58 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.31 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
13.31 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
