The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

€ 22,600
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 24,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 2.0 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.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
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 2.0 (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.05 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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