The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 22,500
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 2.0 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
69.3 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
63.8 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.91 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft