The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 34,000

€ 22,400

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 OPF is 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.6
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
103.4
168
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.55 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
457 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft