The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 28,100
€ 23,000
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 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
4252
2578
4204
4252 mm
Length
4204 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.41 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
175 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.46 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.31 kg/bhp
13.46 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
541 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
570 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
