The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 35,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘ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.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
1447
1782
2039
1482
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4266
2626
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1415 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.77 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
5.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L