The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 22,600
€ 29,500
€ 22,600
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 2.0 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.81 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
