The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 42,400
€ 26,200
€ 42,400
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 VW Golf R is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 2.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
1470
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1470 mm
Height
1447 mm
2626
4268
2640
4266
4268 mm
Length
4266 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
3.88 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 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
*CJX*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
482 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
