The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 36,900
€ 22,100
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 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 Performance 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 Performance OPF
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.48 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
339 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
