The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 22,700
€ 26,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
103.9
168
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.99 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
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 ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
450 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
