The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 27,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 D3 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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
168
101.5
166.2
168 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.31 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
