The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
€ 28,300
€ 23,800
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 0.6 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 4.5 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
4252
4258 mm
Length
4252 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.7 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
9.05 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
43 mpg
city
37 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
609 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
117.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
