The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 31,400
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTD
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 31,400
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. The VW Golf GTD is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1469 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4213 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
1426 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Golf GTD DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.38 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
BMN
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTD
168 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
350 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

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8.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTD
8.49 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf GTD
633 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
111 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
484 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L