The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
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 (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3600 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
646 lb
17.94 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft