The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 22,700

€ 21,900

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 is 6.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1447
1782
2039
1621
1759
1946
1782 mm
Width
1759 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1447 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4266
2578
4204
4266 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
101 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
148 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
14 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
144 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L