The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 29,600
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 GTI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
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 GTI
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.58 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
