The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 25,600
€ 20,800
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
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 1.8
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.55 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
468 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
