The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
€ 26,300
€ 36,900
€ 26,300
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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTE
57
70.2
80.3
58.4
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.4 in
103.9
168
103.5
168.3
168 in
Length
168.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTE
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.96 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTE
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTE
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTE
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
147 mpg
VW Golf GTE
30 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
642 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
1553 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
30.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
30.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft
