The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 22,700
 Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 2.0
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (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 OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft