The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 24,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 17.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1458
1783
2041
1480
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2646
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.38 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.14 kg/bhp
10.97 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
69 mpg
city
37 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
