The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf GTI Performance
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1437 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf GTI Performance
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1402 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.82 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
227 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
350 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf GTI Performance
121 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.18 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
6.18 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
66 mpg
city
34 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
485 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
485 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
147 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
468 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L