The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 26,500
€ 26,300
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0D 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 2.0D
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
167.4
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.14 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
