The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

€ 30,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 Performance is 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (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
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.36 %
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft