The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 34,000
€ 24,500
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 D3
58.3
70.8
79.8
57
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
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 D3
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.53 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 D3
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 OPF
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
457 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
