The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 30,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 D3 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
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 D3
VW Golf GTI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.19 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
