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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
64.8
69.9
76.6
57
70.2
80.3
69.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
64.8 in
Height
57 in
101.5
166.2
103.9
168
166.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.07 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
