The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 36,500
€ 19,900
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 T5 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.7 in
104.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
855 lb
23.6 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
CD
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
554 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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).
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).
85.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
