The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 29,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
168
167.6 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 T5
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.11 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 T5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
45 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
598 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
98.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
