The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 23,700
		
					 
					€ 26,500
					
					 
					€ 23,700
					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 1.6 BiFuel is  1.9 inches shorter,  0.9 inches narrower and  6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
				
				VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					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 1.6 BiFuel
					Volvo C30 2.0D
				3117 lb
					Curb Weight
					3168 lb
				4277 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4057 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								51 lb
									1.61 %
								 
								General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					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
						
5-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					Volvo C30 2.0D
				Straight-four engine (naturally  aspirated engine)
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
				*CHG*
Engine Code
D4204T
2
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
					2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
						at 5600 rpm
					Power
					134 hp
						at 4000 rpm
					VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
						101 hp
						134 hp
						Volvo C30 2.0D
					109 lb‑ft
						at 3800 rpm
					Max. Torque
					236 lb‑ft
						at 2000 rpm
					VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
						109 lb‑ft
						236 lb‑ft
						Volvo C30 2.0D
					Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					Volvo C30 2.0D
				
							
							
							114 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							127 mph
						
					12.3 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.5 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
561 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
433 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Volvo C30 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
						30.86 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					23.64 lb/hp
						
				VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
						30.86 lb/hp
						23.64 lb/hp
						Volvo C30 2.0D
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					Volvo C30 2.0D
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						31 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						40 mpg
						
					
				VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
						31 mpg
						40 mpg
						Volvo C30 2.0D
					24 mpg
					city
					31 mpg
						
				39 mpg
					highway
					48 mpg
						
				14.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.7 gal
						455 mi
					Range
					547 mi
				VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
						455 mi
						547 mi
						Volvo C30 2.0D
					Environmental Impact
	
				142.1 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 1.6 BiFuel
						142.1 kWh
						121.3 kWh
						Volvo C30 2.0D
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4
						
				280 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					251 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
					Volvo C30 2.0D
				5
					Doors
					3
				5
					No. of Seats
					4
				1160 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
				


















