The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 44,400
€ 22,600
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
57.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57 in
103.4
167.8
103.9
167.4
167.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.81 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
462 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
