The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 21,600
€ 26,000
€ 21,600
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 1.6D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1789
2073
1782 mm
Width
1789 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4252
2619
4284
4252 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1315 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
58 kg
4.22 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
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
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
60 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
659 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 1.6D
100.7 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
