The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 27,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.8 in
Width
70.2 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2853 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.86 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
134 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
39 mpg
city
57 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft