The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
€ 31,000

€ 36,900

€ 31,000
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 little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf GTE.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTE
57
70.2
80.3
58
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
103.9
167.4
103.4
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTE
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.13 %

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

5-speed automatic 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
B5254T3
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
157 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
157 mpg
VW Golf GTE
17 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
410 mi
Range
1657 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
1657 mi
VW Golf GTE
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
28.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
28.5 kWh
VW Golf GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 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
933 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