The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,500
€ 33,400
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 D5 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
57
70.2
80.3
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
103.9
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.12 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
AU
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
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
227 hp
VW Golf GTI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
13.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
