The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,800
		
					
					€ 26,400
					
					
					€ 28,800
					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 T4 is  4.5 inches longer,  0.6 inches narrower and  1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
				
				Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
					VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				57.4
							
							70.2
							
							80.4
							
						58.7
							
							70.8
															
							79.8
							
						70.2 in
					Width
					70.8 in
				80.4 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.8 in
				57.4 in
					Height
					58.7 in
				104.2
							
							172
							
						103.1
							
							167.5
							
						172 in
					Length
					167.5 in
				104.2 in
					Wheelbase
					103.1 in
				Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
					VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				3274 lb
					Curb Weight
					2844 lb
				4211 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
3968 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								430 lb
									13.13 %
								
								General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
					VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				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
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
					VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				B4164T
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
					1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
						at 5700 rpm
					Power
					148 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
						178 hp
						148 hp
						VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					177 lb‑ft
						at 1600 rpm
					Max. Torque
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
						177 lb‑ft
						184 lb‑ft
						VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
					VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				
							
							
							130 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							134 mph
						
					7.7 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
351 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
374 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
						18.39 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					19.22 lb/hp
						
				Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
						18.39 lb/hp
						19.22 lb/hp
						VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
					VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						43 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						50 mpg
						
					
				Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
						43 mpg
						50 mpg
						VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					34 mpg
					city
					41 mpg
						
				50 mpg
					highway
					56 mpg
						
				16.4 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						700 mi
					Range
					661 mi
				Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
						700 mi
						661 mi
						VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					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).
89 kWh
						
				Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
						104.1 kWh
						89 kWh
						VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				208 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					177 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
					VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
				5
					Doors
					3
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				937 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1124 lb
				9.5 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.8 cu ft
				






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












