The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 39,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘ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. The Volvo C30 2.0 is 5.4 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf R
1447
1782
2039
1461
1786
2048
1782 mm
Width
1786 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1447 mm
Height
1461 mm
2640
4266
2578
4212
4266 mm
Length
4212 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf R
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
127 kg
8.24 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
450 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
144 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
