The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 29,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 D5 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.83 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
