The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 25,600

€ 26,500

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is 0.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
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 OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1461 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.34 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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10.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.21 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
10.23 kg/bhp
8.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
56 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
43 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
621 mi
Range
601 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
621 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
94.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L