The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 23,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
64.8
69.9
76.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
64.8 in
Height
56.6 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 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
3272 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.57 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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31.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.46 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
795 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
670 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
88.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
