The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 31,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 25,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 BMT
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2840 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
743 lb
20.74 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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 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 BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
20.58 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI 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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft