The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,000
€ 25,600
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 6.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1447
1782
2039
1621
1759
1946
1782 mm
Width
1759 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1447 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4266
2578
4204
4266 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
1407 kg
Kerb Weight
1481 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
74 kg
5 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
240 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.37 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.38 kg/bhp
9.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
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
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
