The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1482
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
2626
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.92 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

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

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.97 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
5.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L