The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 24,500
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 D3 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.94 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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 D3
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
462 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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