The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 27,600
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 D3 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57
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
57 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 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.9 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
