The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09)
€ 36,900
€ 19,200
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF 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 1.6.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6
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 OPF
Volvo C30 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.49 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6
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 OPF
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
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13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
13.17 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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


















