The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.25 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft