The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 27,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 T5 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 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1447
1782
2039
1492
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
2640
4266
2620
4258
4266 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1519 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
197 kg
12.97 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.69 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
428 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 T5
170.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
341 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
