The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 26,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
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
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.41 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
