The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 27,300
€ 25,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
167.4
167.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.4i
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.4i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
428 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
170.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 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
