The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 28,600
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. The VW Golf GTD is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.8 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.49 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft