The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 D4.
VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D4
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.01 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*DNU*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf R
136.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Volvo C30 D4
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