The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 23,900
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.4i is 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.64 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
