The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 25,800
€ 31,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 4.8 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
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
4252
4204 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1438 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 bhp
217 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
200 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
11.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.62 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
11.98 kg/bhp
6.62 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
35 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
542 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
552 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
