The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 23,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.4
101.5
165.5
167.4 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.48 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
23 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
795 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
