The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
668 lb
18.44 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T21
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
19.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19.37 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft