The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 25,900

€ 25,600

€ 25,900
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 4.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1621
1759
1946
1782 mm
Width
1759 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1447 mm
Height
1621 mm
2640
4252
2578
4204
4252 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1429 kg
Kerb Weight
1467 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.59 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.11 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.51 kg/bhp
14.11 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
31 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
428 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
170.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L