The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 21,200
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) Volvo C30 1.8F
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.8F is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
167.4 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf R
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.81 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
122 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
32 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
360 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
136.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft