The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,300
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

The Volvo C30 D5 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 D5
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.4 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf R
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
VW Golf R
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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