The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 D3 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf R
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.93 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf R
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf R
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
439 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft