The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 24,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600

ⓘ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 11.5 cm longer, 1.6 cm narrower and 3.3 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
1783
2041
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1783 mm
Width
1799 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1458 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4370 mm
Length
4255 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
1633 kg
Kerb Weight
1249 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
384 kg
23.52 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 bhp
120 bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
360 NM
200 NM
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
6.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.51 kg/bhp
10.41 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
501 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L