The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 27,000
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 11.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1458
1857
2041
1492
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1492 mm
2646
4370
2620
4258
4370 mm
Length
4258 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
253 kg
16.06 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
10.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
67 mpg
city
46 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1014 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1014 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
