The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 28,700

€ 35,700

€ 28,700
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 slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 10.2 cm shorter, 5.8 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
1482
1799
2027
1458
1857
2041
1799 mm
Width
1857 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1482 mm
Height
1458 mm
2620
4268
2646
4370
4268 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg

Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.21 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DHF*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
8.74 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
66 mpg
( 74 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
74 MPGe
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
7.1 kg
city
56 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
72 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
302 mi
Range
896 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
385 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L