The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 44,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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
70.2
80.3
57.7
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
103.9
167.4
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
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.81 %
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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 hp
306 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
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
23.79 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
25 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
32 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
360 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
495 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
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
