The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 33,000
€ 29,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
64.8
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
104.2
172
101.5
166.2
172 in
Length
166.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
104 hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
31.9 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
44 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
645 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW CrossGolf 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
