The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 DRIVe.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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 R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.7 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft