The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTE
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 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 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTE
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.63 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTE
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTE
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
25 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft