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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
167.4
165.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.15 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
