The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 25,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.0 is 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1447
1782
2039
1492
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4266
2620
4258
4266 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
134 kg
9.48 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
