The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 31,200
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘ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 3.9 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
1786
2048
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1469 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
2578
4213
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
2640
4252
4213 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.18 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)

General

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
300 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
153 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
6.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.12 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf GTI
35 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
410 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L