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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
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 ACT BlueMotion
3391 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft