The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)

€ 23,700
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
€ 29,400
 Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 T5
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
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 T5
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHG*
Engine Code
B5254T7
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 T5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
30 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
241 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft