The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 24,400
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
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 D2
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.42 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1K
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

▶ REPLAY
24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft