The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 23,000
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 23,000
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 D2 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf R
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
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
56.6 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf R
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.92 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 D2
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 D2
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
475 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 D2
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 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