The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI (10 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 29,900

€ 24,200

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3338 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.2 %

General
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1KP
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFH*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
24.19 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
645 mi
Range
567 mi
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft