The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,000

€ 21,400

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 D2 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.26 %

General
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft