The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 23,400
€ 26,500
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 D5 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 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
