The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,200
€ 29,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8F 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 eTSI.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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 1.8F
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.84 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
360 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
