The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 27,000
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 D4 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (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 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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