The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 27,300
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 36,500
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 T5 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 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (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 T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (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 T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
778 lb
21.48 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
19.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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 T5
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 T5
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
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
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