The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI Clubsport DSG (16 - 16)
€ 24,000
€ 37,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 2.4i is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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 2.4i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.84 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
M
Generation
AU
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 Clubsport
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
261 hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI Clubsport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 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
