The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 22,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 6.2 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 18.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1467 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.66 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
104 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
114 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
14.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
14.11 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
58 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
49 mpg
city
66 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
697 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
563 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L