The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 29,800
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 28,300
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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 T5 is 0.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 4.5 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1782 mm
Width
1799 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1447 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4258
4266 mm
Length
4258 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1519 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1830 kg
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.78 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

 REPLAY
6.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.69 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
341 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L