The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 26,500

€ 44,400

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 D5 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf R
57
70.2
80.3
57.7
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
103.9
168
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf R
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.92 %

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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
297 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
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
482 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
968 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