The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 29,600
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 T5 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
57
70.2
80.3
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
57.8 in
103.9
168
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.23 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
M
Generation
1K
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 GTI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
19 mpg
city
24 mpg
37 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
