The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 42,100

€ 23,000

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf R is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D2
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
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
103.4
167.8
103.9
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D2
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.51 %

General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D2
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D2
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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