The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 25,800
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 6.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
1759
1946
1782 mm
Width
1759 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1447 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
2578
4204
4266 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1438 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
552 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L