The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 24,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
