The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (12 - 14)
€ 31,900

€ 24,300

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
783 lb
21.86 %

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

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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 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
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
20.29 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
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 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