Volkswagen Golf R (2009 – 2013) vs Volvo C30 (2009 – 2013): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 270 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo C30 uses less fuel, from 3.0 L/100 km against 8.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,279 kg against 1,446 kg. At 4,265 mm, the Volvo C30 is 54 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2009 – 2013
|
Volvo
C30
2009 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 16 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 – 271 hp | 101 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 194 – 350 Nm | 149 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 – 5.8 s | 6.7 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 185 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.4 – 10.7 L/100 km | 3.0 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,211 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,639 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,446 – 1,508 kg | 1,279 – 1,479 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.