The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1481 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4268 mm
Length
4266 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.66 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
320 NM
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
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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6.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.31 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI
45 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
547 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
470 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L