The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

€ 29,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 25,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is 4.4 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (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 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
560 lb
16.19 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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 T3

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft