The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)

€ 22,100
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) Volvo C30 2.0F
€ 27,300
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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 2.0F is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0F
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 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 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
101.5
166.2
168 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.04 %
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204S4
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 2.0F
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 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
31 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
339 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
319.9 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0F
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft