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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
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
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft