The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,300
€ 29,400
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 D5 is 4.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
4252
2578
4204
4252 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
36 kg
2.4 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
400 NM
320 NM
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.23 kg/bhp
10.88 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
601 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
569 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
