The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 21,600
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 T3 is 17.1 cm longer, 7.1 cm wider and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1458
1857
2041
1480
1786
2048
1857 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
2646
4370
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
279 kg
17.78 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
700 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
401 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
