The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 31,800
 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,500
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 DRIVe is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 8.2 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 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
56.6 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 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 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3393 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.22 %
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
138 hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
589 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
589 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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