The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 29,700
€ 24,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo C30 D3
58.7
70.4
81.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.4 in
Width
70.2 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
168.7
103.9
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo C30 D3
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo C30 D3
CD
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo C30 D3
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo C30 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
675 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
