The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 23,800
€ 23,400
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0D is 4.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.73 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
567 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
