The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 22,500
€ 29,400
€ 22,500
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 2.0 TDI is 4.8 cm shorter, 2.3 cm narrower and 17.4 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1474 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
52 kg
3.53 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
117 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
13.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.65 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
670 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
546 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
