The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
2670 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
930 lb
25.83 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
23.63 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft