The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 27,000
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 27,000
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 D4 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 D4
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
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 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
168 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D4
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 D4
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D4
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 D4
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.59 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
24.59 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D4
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D4
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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