The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 22,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.7 in
Height
56.6 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 1.6D DRIVe
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
AU
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D4164T
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
647 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
