The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 23,000
€ 28,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 4.8 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
1621
1759
1946
1447
1782
2039
1759 mm
Width
1782 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1621 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4204
2640
4252
4204 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
80 kg
5.41 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
579 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
570 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
