The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 19,900

€ 19,200

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 6.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1447
1782
2039
1621
1759
1946
1782 mm
Width
1759 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1447 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4266
2578
4204
4266 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1337 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.26 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
79 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
79 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
132 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
132 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4
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13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
16.92 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
553 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L