The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

€ 25,700
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 27,700
 VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.51 %
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft