The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 28,600
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D4
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D4
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTD (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.59 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMN
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
18.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
18.42 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTD
46 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf GTD
670 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTD
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft