The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 40,300
 VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 TCR OPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.91 %
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 TCR OPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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