The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 29,300
€ 21,400
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 T5 is 4.8 cm longer, 2.3 cm wider and 17.4 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1422 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.62 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
6.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.55 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
443 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
438 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
