The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 26,000
€ 32,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 TGI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
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
103.1
167.5
104.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.18 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CPW*
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg
( 51 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
51 MPGe
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
15.6 lb
city
35 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
55 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
256 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
