The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
€ 31,200
€ 25,300
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 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 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.4
103.1
167.6
167.4 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.49 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
