The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 D4 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.81 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft