The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 D3 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.04 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
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 Performance
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

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
35 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft