The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 28,800
€ 19,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.1 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
