The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 28,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
3122 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.11 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
28 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
526 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
