The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 23,900
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1416 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.7 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
200 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
11.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
554 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
