The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 31,700
€ 27,000
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf GTI Performance is 0.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D4
58.3
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
57 in
103.4
168
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D4
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.04 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CHH*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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13.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.42 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
30 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
