The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 26,300
€ 29,700
€ 26,300
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 D3 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 D3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1447
1782
2039
1491
1789
2073
1782 mm
Width
1789 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1447 mm
Height
1491 mm
2640
4266
2619
4284
4266 mm
Length
4284 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.03 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
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
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
61 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L
