The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 31,300
€ 26,300
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.05 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
30 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
