The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 31,000

€ 29,500

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 T5 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
101.5
166.2
167.4 in
Length
166.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.52 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft