The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 42,400
€ 24,500
€ 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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf R is 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
57.9
70.8
79.8
57
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
103.4
168
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.66 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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).
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
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
