The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 31,700
€ 27,000
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 Volvo C30 D4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
1447
1782
2039
1481
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1481 mm
2640
4266
2626
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
154 kg
10.03 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.09 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.78 kg/bhp
6.09 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
731 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
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 D4
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
