The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10)
€ 31,200
€ 22,700
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 BiFuel.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 BiFuel
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.61 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
146 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
