The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 21,800
€ 25,100
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.2 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
64.8
69.9
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.6 in
Height
64.8 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
166.2
167.4 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
29.55 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
542 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
