The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 33,400
€ 22,600
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
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
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.25 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHH*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
227 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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13.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.46 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
493 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
