The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 D5
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
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 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.28 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CJX*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft