The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 29,800
€ 25,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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
1361 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
208 kg
13.26 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
240 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.61 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
8.61 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
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
700 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
570 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 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
499 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
