The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTI is 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.4 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
AU
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 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
153 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
30 mpg
city
55 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft