The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 33,600
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTD
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 33,600
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. 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 1.6D DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.85 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
*DJG*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTD
181 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 1.6D DRIVe

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTD
52 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf GTD
690 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
92.5 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
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTD
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft