The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 31,900

€ 27,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 11.2 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1458
1783
2041
1492
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1492 mm
2646
4370
2620
4258
4370 mm
Length
4258 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
308 kg
18.95 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
178 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
300 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
300 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
9.13 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
35 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
482 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
187 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L