The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 40,300

€ 26,300

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI TCR 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 D5.
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D5
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 TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D5
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.38 %

General
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DNU*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
286 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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11.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
11.02 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
35 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
464 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
127 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI TCR OPF
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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