The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 27,700
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 D5.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D5
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D5
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.66 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CCZ*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
468 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft