The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 29,800
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is 5.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
64.8
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
69.9
76.6
70.2 in
Width
69.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.4 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
101.5
166.2
172 in
Length
166.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.89 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
20.76 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft