The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
€ 19,900
€ 22,500
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.15 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
