The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 23,900
€ 21,600
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
167.4
165.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.04 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
659 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
