The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 19,900
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
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
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.38 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
