The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 21,800
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.7 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
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 1.6D DRIVe
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.04 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft