The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 32,800

€ 26,200

€ 32,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf GTI is 5.3 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1469
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1469 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4213
2640
4266
4213 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.18 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1K
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
*CDL*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
153 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.12 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
428 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L