The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 23,800
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0D 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 2.0D
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 2.0D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 2.0D
VW Golf R
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.58 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.38 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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