The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)

€ 24,200
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 35,700
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.3 in
Width
73.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
637 lb
17.67 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

▶ REPLAY
18.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.78 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
896 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
542 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft