The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 23,800
€ 24,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 BMT is 6.2 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
1621
1759
1946
1447
1782
2039
1759 mm
Width
1782 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1621 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4204
2640
4266
4204 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.07 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
13.94 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
66 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
54 mpg
city
37 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
795 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
