The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 21,800
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf GTI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
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 DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft