The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 26,900
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 26,200
 Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

ⓘ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 2.0D.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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 2.0D
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.14 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

▶ REPLAY
19.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.66 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
547 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft