The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 22,700
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 GTI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
57.8
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.48 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
144 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
