The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 25,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.8 is 4.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1447
1782
2039
1621
1759
1946
1782 mm
Width
1759 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1447 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4252
2578
4204
4252 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
111 kg
7.72 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
