The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 45,300
€ 22,100
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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. The VW Golf R is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0F
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
57 in
103.4
167.8
103.9
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0F
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.39 %
General
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0F
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DNU*
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
339 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
319.9 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
