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 0.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
VW Golf R
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.93 %
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
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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
340 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
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
