The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion (19 - 19)
€ 30,300
€ 25,600
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 D3 is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
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 D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.82 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.56 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
22.56 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
60 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
988 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
988 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
80.3 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
