The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 29,800

€ 26,300

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 4.5 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 19.8 cm taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
1645
1776
1946
1447
1782
2039
1776 mm
Width
1782 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1645 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4221
2640
4266
4221 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
1488 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
63 kg
4.06 %

General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
9.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.48 kg/bhp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
9.42 kg/bhp
10.48 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
42 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
503 mi
Range
642 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
512 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L