The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 T5 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTD
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTD
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.49 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTD
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTD
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft