The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 25,000
€ 28,200
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 D5 is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57
70.2
80.3
58.7
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
103.9
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
13.33 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
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 D5
141.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
