The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 TCR OPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.55 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
286 hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
464 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft