The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 7.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
63.8 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
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 1.6D DRIVe
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.56 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft