The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 25,900
 Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
168 in
Length
167.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.43 %
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
170.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft