The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 32,400
€ 23,000
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTD is 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.6
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
103.4
168
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
General
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
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 D2
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 D2
Performance
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
144 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTD
53 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf GTD
706 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
