The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 23,400
€ 29,400
€ 23,400
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 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
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 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.66 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
40 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
712 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 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
