The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

€ 30,600
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 24,000
 VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) VW Golf 1.8 T
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 17.1 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 2.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.8 T.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.8 T
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
1786
2048
1783 mm
Width
1786 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1458 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4199
4370 mm
Length
4199 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.8 T
1523 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 kg
8.67 %
VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.8 T
M
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 bhp
158 bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
240 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 1.8 T

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.8 T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.8 T

▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
8.56 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
46 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
570 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
115.6 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
417 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L