The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 28,000
€ 33,900
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 0.2 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.5 cm lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
1447
1782
2039
1482
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1482 mm
2640
4266
2626
4268
4266 mm
Length
4268 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1387 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
121 kg
8.02 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
242 bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
370 NM
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.73 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.64 kg/bhp
5.73 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
443 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
203 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
473 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
