The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)

€ 32,800
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 31,000
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) Volvo C30 T5
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
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 T5
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.43 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
217 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
154 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
410 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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