The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo C30 T5 is 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.58 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 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