The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 24,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 ACT BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
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 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
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 ACT BMT
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
822 lb
22.69 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T21
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

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

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
121.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft