The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 28,600
 VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600

ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3095 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.91 %
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
BMN
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
168 hp
VW Golf GTD
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
140 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.42 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
18.42 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
670 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
968 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