The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 21,600
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 0.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
1782
2039
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
2640
4252
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
2620
4258
4252 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.59 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
10.23 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
407 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L