The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,800
 Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 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
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 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 2.0D
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.58 %
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft