The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 T5 is 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 1.5 TSI ACT
3600 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
19.47 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
37 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
595 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft