The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 31,200
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI 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 Geartronic (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.4 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
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 GTI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
217 hp
VW Golf GTI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
410 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft