The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 31,200
€ 28,200
€ 31,200
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 T5 is 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 7.8 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.52 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
