The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

€ 28,100
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 30,500
 VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2978 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.7 %
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)

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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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 D5
141.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft