The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 30,500
€ 28,000
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57 in
103.4
168
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
2978 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.41 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CXD*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
485 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
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
