The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 25,900
€ 27,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 cm shorter, 0.7 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1447
1782
2039
1491
1789
2073
1782 mm
Width
1789 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4252
2619
4284
4252 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1429 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
89 kg
6.23 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
8.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.51 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
31 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
428 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 2.4i
170.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
214 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
