The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 26,500
€ 27,300
€ 26,500
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 D5 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3272 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
31.46 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
46 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
670 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 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
