The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 24,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 6.2 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
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
4266
4204 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
98 kg
6.38 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
542 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
552 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
