The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 36,900
€ 22,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTE is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0
58
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58 in
Height
57 in
103.4
168.1
103.9
167.4
168.1 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
600 lb
17.02 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
