The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 37,400
€ 19,900
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 5.4 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6
1461
1786
2048
1447
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1461 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4212
2640
4266
4212 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1354 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg
Weight Difference:
167 kg
10.98 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
99 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
150 NM
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
13.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
439 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
346 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
