The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 21,600

€ 31,900

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 11.5 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 3.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1491
1799
2027
1458
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1491 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4255
2646
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1211 kg
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
1710 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
414 kg
25.48 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2700 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
300 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.13 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.72 kg/bhp
9.13 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
63 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
690 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L