The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 31,000
€ 26,000
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI BMT.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 1.6 TDI BMT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.31 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
17 mpg
city
47 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
