The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 22,700
€ 23,000
€ 22,700
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 1.6 BiFuel is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D2
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.23 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
30 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
241 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
144.5 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 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 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
