The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

€ 29,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 26,400
 VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 T3 is 10.2 cm longer, 5.8 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
1857
2041
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1857 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1482 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
2620
4268
4370 mm
Length
4268 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
233 kg
14.85 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

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10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
9 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
40 mpg
city
7.1 kg
61 mpg
motorway
5 kg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 kg
700 mi
Range
249 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
249 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
95 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
291 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L