The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 35,900

€ 24,200

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.64 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
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12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
493 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft