The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 32,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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
70.2
80.3
57.8
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
103.9
167.4
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
3131 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.07 %
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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
428 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
428 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
