The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 26,200

€ 25,000

€ 26,200
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 2.0D 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 2.0D
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 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
157 kg
10.93 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
10 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L