The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 D2 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower.
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf GTI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf GTI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf GTI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft