The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 26,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 11.2 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower 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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.04 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
128 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 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
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 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
69 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
63 mpg
city
46 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
108 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
3
5
No. of Seats
5
412 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L