The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,400
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 29,400
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 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance OPF.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 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 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.6 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft