The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 30,800

€ 19,900

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 D4 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
721 lb
20.67 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
848 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft