The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 33,700
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 29,800
 VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
€ 33,700
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 T5 is 5.8 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 8.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
55.9 in
Height
64.8 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.99 %
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
158 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
35 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
503 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 T5
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 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