The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 27,500
€ 23,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.6
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
101.5
165.5
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 D2
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.54 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4162T
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
