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 0.3 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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
2915 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.5 %
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
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 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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
22.77 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
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft