The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,500
€ 19,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 2.0D is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.19 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
city
23 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
