The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,200

€ 31,400

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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. 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
70.2
80.3
57.8
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
103.9
168
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
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.44 %

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTD
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
633 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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft