The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 29,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 D4 is 5.3 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
1447
1782
2039
1469
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1469 mm
2640
4266
2578
4213
4266 mm
Length
4213 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
137 kg
8.83 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
207 bhp
VW Golf GTI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
280 NM
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.83 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
6.83 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
49 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
