The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 28,000
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 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 T5
VW Golf GTE
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
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 T5 (09 - 12)
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 T5
VW Golf GTE
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.7 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTE
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTE
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
201 hp
VW Golf GTE
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTE

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTE
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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