The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 23,700

€ 21,800

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
167.4
165.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.18 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
D4164T
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
18 mpg
city
41 mpg
30 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
241 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft