The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 22,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
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
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
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 2.0F
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
B4204S4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
24 mpg
city
16 mpg
39 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
339 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
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).
319.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Volvo C30 2.0F
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
