The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 22,500
€ 27,300
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.6
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
56.6 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 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.16 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
