Compare 2009 Volkswagen Golf vs 2008 Volvo C30

2009 Volkswagen Golf
2008 Volvo C30
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2-Door HB DSG
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GTI 2-Door HB DSG 22 29 $22,755 $24,330
GTI 2-Door HB DSG PZEV 22 29 $22,755 $24,330
GTI 2-Door HB Manual 21 31 $21,656 $23,230
GTI 2-Door HB Manual PZEV 21 31 $21,656 $23,230
GTI 4-Door HB DSG 22 29 $23,310 $24,930
GTI 4-Door HB DSG PZEV 22 29 $23,310 $24,930
GTI 4-Door HB Manual 21 31 $22,211 $23,830
GTI 4-Door HB Manual PZEV 21 31 $22,211 $23,830
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2-Door Coupe Automatic R-Design
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic R-Design 19 27 $24,158 $25,700
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic R-Design w/Snrf 19 27 $24,158 $25,700
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic Version 1.0 19 27 $21,573 $22,950
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic Version 1.0 w/Snrf 19 27 $21,573 $22,950
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic Version 2.0 19 27 $24,158 $25,700
C30 2-Door Coupe Automatic Version 2.0 w/Snrf 19 27 $24,158 $25,700
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual R-Design 19 28 $24,158 $25,700
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual R-Design w/Snrf 19 28 $24,158 $25,700
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual Version 1.0 19 28 $21,573 $22,950
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual Version 1.0 w/Snrf 19 28 $21,573 $22,950
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual Version 2.0 19 28 $24,158 $25,700
C30 2-Door Coupe Manual Version 2.0 w/Snrf 19 28 $24,158 $25,700
Pricing
Invoice Price
$22,755
$24,158
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$24,330
$25,700
Monthly Payment Estimate
$406 / month
$428 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.4
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2009 Volkswagen GTI is the most conservative-looking of sporty hatches—and a bit pricey for a dressed-up Rabbit—but it redeems itself with the driving experience. The 2008 Volvo C30 is a satisfying, high-quality hatchback that connects "small" and "premium" in all the right ways.
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Fuel Economy
City
22 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 27 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 53.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
94.2 89
Second Leg Room (in)
35.3 33.9
Front Head Room (in)
39.3 38.2
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 41.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.7 53.6
Passenger Capacity
5 4
Second Head Room (in)
38.5 36.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.6 47.0
Front Leg Room (in)
41.2 42.3
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.7 60.3
Wheelbase (in)
101.5 103.9
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - 31.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
69.3 70.2
Track Width, Front (in)
60.4 60.4
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.6 5.3
Length, Overall (in)
165.8 167.4
Height, Overall (in)
58.4 57.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- TBD - 20
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
15.1 12.9
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.28 x 0.98 11.8 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.26 x 0.47 11.0 x 0.4
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14.5 15.9
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.01 2.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.6 15.4
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.8 38.1
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
225/45HR17 215/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
225/45HR17 215/45R18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3151 2970
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7 18 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD - Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.4 - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1800-5000 236 @ 1500
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
2.0L/121 2.5L/154
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100-6000 227 @ 5000
Engine Type
Gas Turbocharged I4 I5 Turbo
Fuel System
FSI PFI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
22 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
25 -
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.46 - TBD -
Trans Type
6 5
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.09 - TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA Geartronic
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.98 - TBD -
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.15 - TBD -
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.06/3.14 - TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.08 - TBD -
Trans Description Cont.
DSG w/OD Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.92 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.46 - TBD -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Volkswagen GTI Volvo C30
Body Style
2 Door HB 2 Door Coupe
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
4-link NA
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
7 -

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