The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 31,900
€ 21,600
€ 31,900
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 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
913 lb
25.48 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
43 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
690 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
