The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 19,200
€ 25,600
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57 in
Height
63.8 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
165.5
167.4 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.63 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
