The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 20,800
€ 26,300
€ 20,800
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 considerably. The Volvo C30 1.8 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57
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
57 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 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.67 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.4 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
26.4 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
