The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 23,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 18.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
1621
1759
1946
1437
1782
2039
1759 mm
Width
1782 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1621 mm
Height
1437 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 D2
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.7 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
56 mpg
city
53 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
519 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
