The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 28,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D4
63.8
69.3
76.6
57
70.2
80.3
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
63.8 in
Height
57 in
101.5
165.5
103.9
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D4
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.74 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D4
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
