The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

€ 25,900
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 22,700
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 2.4i is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
101.5
165.5
167.4 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3150 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.05 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

▶ REPLAY
18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft