The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 37,400
€ 22,700
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
57.5
70.3
80.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.8
103.9
168
165.8 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.04 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
