The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 36,000
 VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 OPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 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 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.13 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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 OPF
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 OPF

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
12.98 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft