The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 32,800
€ 20,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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. The VW Golf GTI is 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.8
57.8
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.8 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.9
103.9
167.4
165.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.8
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.55 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.8
1K
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 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.8
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
