The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 28,100
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.82 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft