The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 26,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 ACT BlueMotion is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.77 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
642 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
119.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
