The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (17 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 33,800
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.4 in
Width
73.1 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DFY*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
40 mpg
city
53 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
675 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
