The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 27,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.92 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1014 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
