The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 31,600
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 GTD is 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 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
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3036 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf GTD (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.56 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
AU
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 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJG*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.77 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTD
56 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
46 mpg
city
55 mpg
64 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf GTD
739 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTD
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft