The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
149 kg
9.61 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
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 Performance
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
49 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L