The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf GTE
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTE is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0D
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0D
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
10.13 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0D
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0D
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTE
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft