The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 28,200
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1645
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
1776
1946
1782 mm
Width
1776 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1437 mm
Height
1645 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
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
1459 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.12 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
120 bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
200 NM
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
12.16 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
43 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
66 mpg
city
34 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 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
531 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L