The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD (17 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 31,500
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 GTD
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 GTD
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.56 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf GTD
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
706 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
