The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 32,800
€ 29,400
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
428 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
