The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 36,900

€ 21,600

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 3.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
1482
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1482 mm
Height
1447 mm
2626
4268
2640
4252
4268 mm
Length
4252 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.98 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
▶ REPLAY
5.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.71 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.97 kg/bhp
12.71 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
58 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
58 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
493 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
407 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L