The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 26,500

€ 24,700

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.58 %

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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