The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 22,500
€ 27,900
€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is 4.5 cm longer, 0.6 cm wider and 20.8 cm lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1437
1782
2039
1645
1776
1946
1782 mm
Width
1776 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1437 mm
Height
1645 mm
2640
4266
2578
4221
4266 mm
Length
4221 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
42 kg
2.86 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
D4162T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
158 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
240 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
9.3 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
42 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
66 mpg
city
32 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
