The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 T5
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (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 T5 Geartronic (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 T5
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.18 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
42 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
170.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft