The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 29,500
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

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 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.2 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
168 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.04 %
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft