The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 26,300

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
Volvo C30 D3
1294 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
257 kg
16.57 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
8.74 kg/bhp
10.48 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
city
36 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
496 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L