The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 28,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
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 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.12 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
