The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
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 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.77 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft