The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 29,400
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 27,600
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
70.2
80.3
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
167.4 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.66 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
670 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 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