The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI Performance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D5
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.67 %
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CHH*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft