The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.66 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft