The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 1.6D DRIVe is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
69.3
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.6 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
167.4 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.18 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
241 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
144.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft