The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 26,000
€ 29,400
€ 26,000
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 BMT is 4.8 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
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
4252
4204 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
49 kg
3.33 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
14.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
14.14 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
64 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
56 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
777 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
519 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
