The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07)
€ 37,400
€ 29,300
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
165.8 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 T5
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.5 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.45 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
14.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
439 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
