The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 23,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 D4 is 6.2 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.86 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.78 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
55 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
