The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 32,700
€ 22,700
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTD is 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 2.0
58.3
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
103.4
168
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 2.0
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DJG*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 2.0
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
