The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 GTI is 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D2
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D2
152 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft