The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 1.8 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1782 mm
Width
1789 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
2619
4284
4266 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
57 kg
3.97 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L