The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,800
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 D4 is just 0.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4266 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
46 kg
2.97 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
49 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L