The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 23,900
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 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
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
168
103.1
167.6
168 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
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
8.4 %
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
*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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.3 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
22.3 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
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
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
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
