The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
165.5 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.26 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)

General

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

Engine

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft