The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,300
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 D5 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
167.4 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.47 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft