The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 42,100

€ 26,500

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0D.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.09 %

General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
438 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft