The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 24,200

€ 19,200

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.85 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft