The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 25,000
€ 31,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
58.7
70.8
79.8
57
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
57 in
103.1
167.6
103.9
167.4
167.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.92 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
