The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 22,400
€ 19,200
€ 22,400
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 1.6D DRIVe is 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4
56.6
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
56.6 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 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.35 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
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 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
