The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 40,300
€ 24,500
€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 TCR OPF is 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D3
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
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D3
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.91 %
General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
127 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
