The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 22,700
€ 26,300
€ 22,700
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 2.0 is 4.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 19.8 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1447
1782
2039
1645
1776
1946
1782 mm
Width
1776 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1447 mm
Height
1645 mm
2640
4266
2578
4221
4266 mm
Length
4221 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
23 kg
1.6 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
120 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
200 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.98 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
11.98 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
510 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
127 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
523 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
