The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.58 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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