The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 35,900
€ 27,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 D4 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
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
103.9
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.88 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
137 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
