The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
€ 18,000
€ 31,400
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 1.4 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
165.3
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
2683 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
833 lb
23.69 %
General
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CGG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
79 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4
97 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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33.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4
33.96 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4
37 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Golf 1.4
534 mi
932 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
