The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 31,700
€ 22,400
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 4.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1481
1799
2027
1437
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1481 mm
Height
1437 mm
2626
4268
2640
4266
4268 mm
Length
4266 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
13 kg
0.94 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
6.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance
6.09 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
63 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
485 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
468 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
