The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,400
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 T5 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 T5
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 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 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 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 T5
VW Golf R
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5
VW Golf R
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 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