The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 28,900
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.59 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
570 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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
