The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,000

€ 23,000

€ 31,000
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 T5 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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
167.4
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 1.2 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.59 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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
178.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft