The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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 (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.47 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft