The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 37,400
€ 24,200
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
4252
4212 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1406 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.56 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 2.4i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
8.37 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
439 mi
Range
459 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
