The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 28,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
9.27 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DPB*
Engine Code
D5244T8
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
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D5
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
