The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4266 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1477 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.49 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
200 NM
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

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.3 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L