The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 24,500

€ 23,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 D3 is 6.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
122 kg
7.94 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
97 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
144 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
731 mi
Range
241 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
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).
144.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L