The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 31,600
 VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 GTD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTD
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3036 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.23 %
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTD
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf GTD
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
739 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft