The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,200
€ 26,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
167.4
103.1
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.73 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
488 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
