The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 44,100
€ 29,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 T5 is just 0.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
1447
1782
2039
1465
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1465 mm
2640
4266
2626
4263
4266 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
1519 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
14 kg
0.92 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.69 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf R
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
495 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).
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
170.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
341 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
