The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 22,400

€ 23,900

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 6.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 18.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1437
1782
2039
1621
1759
1946
1782 mm
Width
1759 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1437 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4266
2578
4204
4266 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.32 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
718 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L