The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 24,200
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 2.4i 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 2.4i
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 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 2.4i (06 - 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 2.4i
VW Golf R
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.57 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.4i
VW Golf R
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.4i
159.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 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