The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
€ 24,100

€ 26,900

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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 T3
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.91 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.21 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
575 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
575 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft