The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 29,500
€ 29,400
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
166.2 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.52 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
110 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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31.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
31.9 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
645 mi
Range
443 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
645 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
164.8 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
109.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
