The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 31,900
€ 24,400
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 6.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.2 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.3 in
104.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
19.01 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1K
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
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
