The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 28,200
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

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 2.0D is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
168 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.52 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

 REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft