The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 29,400
€ 31,000
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 6.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
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
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 T5
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.26 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
