The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 28,100
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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 D5.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 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
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 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 D5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DJH*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft