The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 5.4 cm shorter, 0.4 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1786 mm
Width
1782 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1461 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
4212 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.75 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L