The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 27,500
€ 26,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 4.8 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0D
1499 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.14 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
133 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
9.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
9.49 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
45 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
542 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
511 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
