The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 33,900
€ 23,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.8 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D2
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.6 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 D2
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.08 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
