The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 31,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 23,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
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
2967 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
615 lb
17.17 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

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
6-speed manual 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
18.78 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
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
542 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft