The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)
€ 25,300
€ 28,800
€ 25,300
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 considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 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 OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
1014 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 OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
