The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 24,500
€ 25,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
1492
1799
2027
1447
1782
2039
1799 mm
Width
1782 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1492 mm
Height
1447 mm
2620
4258
2640
4266
4258 mm
Length
4266 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
256 kg
16.67 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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10 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
647 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
