The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1470 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
2640
4266
4268 mm
Length
4266 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.67 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
380 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf R
40 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L