The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 21,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
€ 24,500
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 D3 is 6.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
1759
1946
1782 mm
Width
1759 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1447 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
2578
4204
4266 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
137 kg
8.92 %
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L