The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 31,800
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

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 2.4i is 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI 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 2.4i (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
167.4 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.64 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft