The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 30,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 30,700
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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
3510 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
556 lb
15.84 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
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

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.72 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
59 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
963 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
82.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
888 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