The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 29,800
€ 27,500
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3349 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
