The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 31,400
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 2.4i is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTD
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
167.4
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTD
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.4 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTD
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
633 mi
VW Golf GTD
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
