The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 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 slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 8.6 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1458
1783
2041
1491
1789
2073
1783 mm
Width
1789 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
2646
4370
2619
4284
4370 mm
Length
4284 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
198 kg
12.87 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
788 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L