The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 36,900
€ 20,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.8
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 1.8
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.17 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.8
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.8
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLB*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
242 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
370 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
370 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
5.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
5.97 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
45 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
493 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
